At the turn of the century, photographer George R. Lawrence traveled the United States and took panoramic photos along the way, eight of them in Minnesota. Mr. Lawrence would likely be dismayed to learn how easy it has become to shoot panoramic photos! Read more here and see the full collection here.
My Favorite Sports Moment: Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run
I recorded this for the new HBO series Sport In America, which is asking people for their most memorable or significant sports moments. Mine, obviously, was Henry Aaron’s home run that broke Babe Ruth’s all time record. The reason it is my favorite sports moment is not due primarily to Aaron’s athletic prowess but for the moment’s historic significance for which I was blessed to experience a unique persepctive. Found at YouTube from davideerickson.
Hank Aaron’s 715th Home Run
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Minnesota Twins Spring Training, 1987
Here’s some awesome home video of the 1987 Minnesota Twins team at Spring Training in Orlando, Florida, that would go on to win Minnesota’s first World Series Championship against the Saint Louis Cardinals. Found at YouTube from TheSportsDaddy.
FLASHBACK: Jason DeRusha Reports On 35W Bridge Collapse
WCCO TV reporter Jason DeRusha’s coverage of the 35W bridge collapse tragedy that occurred four years ago today. Found at YouTube from DeRushaJ.
Hubert H Humphrey Centennial Reunion & Policy Discussion
UPDATED: 5/28/11: I participated on the Civil Rights, Civic Discourse & Civic Responsibility in a High Tech World panel for the Hubert H. Humphrey Centennial Reunion & Policy Discussion held May 27, 2011, at Minneapolis City Hall.
Do Online Technologies Contribute To Civic Discourse? from David Erickson.
Hubert H. Humphrey Centennial Reunion Invitation From Vice President Walter Mondale
Hubert H. Humphrey Birthday Centennial Reunion from Tottencom.
Hubert H. Humphrey Civil Rights Speech Before The 1948 Democratic National Convention
One of the greatest speeches ever given: Hubert H. Humphrey’s 1948 Civil Rights Speech at the Democratic National Convention. Found at YouTube from AmericanSpeeches.
Kathleen Sebelius: Health & Human Services Celebration Of Hubert H. Humphrey
Health & Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discusses Hubert H. Humphrey’s legacy and a screening of excerpts of The Art Of The Possible, a documentary about Humphrey, and a discussion with filmmaker Mick Caouette. Found at YouTube from USGOVHHS.
Governor Mark Dayton Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey
Found at YouTube from craigstellmacher.
Congressman Keith Ellison Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey
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Mayor R.T. Rybak Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey
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State Senator John Marty Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey
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Justice Paul H. Anderson Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey
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Tom Tipton Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey
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Larry Redmond Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey
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Robert Tennessen Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey
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Robert E. Hansen Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey
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Rich Neumeister Remembers Hubert H. Humphrey
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MN2020: Hubert H. Humphrey’s Legacy
Found at YouTube from MN2020.